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The Zegota Monument, donated by the American Friends of Zegota, came into being owing to the initiative of Mrs. Bozenna Urbanowicz-Gilbride and funds which she raised. The monument -- designed by Warsaw artists, Hanna Szmalenberg and Marek Moderau -- is located in the former Warsaw Ghetto area, near the historic monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto by Nathan Rappaport.
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ZEGOTAZEGOTA - Council for Aid to Jews in Occupied Poland (1942-1945)Zegota was the cryptonym for the clandestine underground organization in Nazi-occupied Poland that provided assistance to the Jewish people. Amazing stories of courage and heroism by Poles like, Zofia Kossak, a devout Roman Catholic, and many others who put aside their religious and political differences to help their neighbors. The Book: available through Amazon.com. Zbigniew Brzezinski writes "Zegota is the story of extraordinary heroism...tantamount to 'Schindler's List' multiplied a hundred-fold." The
Documentary: Video
available by mail order. A revised 28 minute program edited with newly available archival film footage. This film narrated by Eli Wallach, tells the story of the desperate plight of the Jews of Poland and the conditions of terror under which the Zegota rescuers tried to help. Stories of extraordinary courage of people who risked -- and some of whom sacrificed -- their lives trying to save Jewish fugitives. Produced by Documentaries International Film & Video Foundation in 1998 for classroom and community screening. $25.00 plus $3.50 shipping, includes Teachers' Discussion Guide. To order: please
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